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117 HP to kW

117 HP equals 87.25 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

117 HP =
87.25kW
Metric HP (PS)
118.62 PS
Watts
87,246.9 W

117 HP sits in the mid-range for family sedans and compact crossovers.

Computed to 3 decimal places using factor 0.7457. For engineering or safety-critical uses verify against a calibrated reference.

Reference table

HP to kW near 117

horsepower (HP)kilowatts (kW)
87 HP64.88 kW
92 HP68.6 kW
97 HP72.33 kW
102 HP76.06 kW
107 HP79.79 kW
112 HP83.52 kW
117 HP87.25 kW
122 HP90.98 kW
127 HP94.7 kW
132 HP98.43 kW
137 HP102.16 kW
142 HP105.89 kW
147 HP109.62 kW
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Frequently asked

How many kW is 117 HP?
117 mechanical horsepower = 87.25 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 117 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?
117 HP = 118.62 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 117 HP to kW without a calculator?
Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 117 × 0.746 = 87.28 kW. The exact answer is 87.25 kW.
What kind of engine has 117 HP?
117 HP is typical of economy and compact cars — think Honda Civic base, Toyota Corolla, or VW Golf 1.0T.
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